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# Assets release notes: March 3, 2025

## New features

### External uploader in portals

Third-party stakeholders can now upload assets directly to your product environment using the Upload Widget, embedded within the portal.

You can configure the external uploader to:

* Automatically apply auto-tagging
* Assign an identifying tag to all assets uploaded via the portal

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> **Enterprise plans**: 

> * **Portals** is available to **Assets** and **Cloudinary Image and Video (Programmable Media)** Enterprise plans at an additional cost. If **Portals** isn't yet enabled for your account and you'd like to enable it, please contact your Customer Success Manager.
> **Free plan**: 

> * This feature is unavailable on the **Assets Free** plan. For more options and information, [contact us](https://cloudinary.com/contact).

![Portals - External uploader](https://res.cloudinary.com/release-notes/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/v1739966349/portal_external_uploader.png "thumb:w_800,dpr_2, width:800, with_code:false, with_url:false, popup:true") 
  
[Learn more](dam_admin_portals)

### Estimated file size for transformed downloads

You can now see the projected file size of a transformed image before downloading it. This information appears for each template in the **Download Options** tab of the asset management drill-down page.

This makes it easier to ensure that transformed images meet file size requirements. Previously, you had to click the embed link and inspect the file manually. Now, you can check the estimated file size in advance, streamlining the process.

![Sizes for assets with templates applied](https://res.cloudinary.com/release-notes/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/v1739804269/template_sizes.png "thumb:w_800,dpr_2, width:800, with_code:false, with_url:false, popup:true") 

[Learn more](dam_editing_and_transformations#previewing_transformed_assets)

## Enhancements

### New internal share modals for folders and collections

We’ve redesigned the “Share” modal into two streamlined components:

* **Sharing Modal**: Easily share content (folders/collections) with new users or groups.
* **Access Details Modal**: View a list of all shared users and groups, along with their permissions.

This update provides a clearer, more organized experience, allowing you to navigate effortlessly between both modals for greater control and efficiency.

Share Folders

Manage Existing User Access

[Learn more](dam_folders_collections_sharing#folder_sharing_and_permissions)

### Viewers can see who else can access a folder or collection

Previously, only users with **Can share** permissions could see who else had access to a folder or collection. We’ve now expanded visibility. All users can now see who has access to the content, but only those with the appropriate permissions can share it.

![Folder Preview Pane](https://cloudinary-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/bo_1px_solid_grey/v1738255009/docs/DAM/folder_preview_pane.png "thumb: w_300,dpr_2, width:300, with_url:false, with_code:false, popup:true")

[Learn more](dam_folders_collections_sharing#folder_sharing_and_permissions)

### New Console Settings Upload page

Manage your upload presets and auto-upload mappings from the redesigned Upload settings page. The new layout introduces separate tabs for [Upload Presets](https://console.cloudinary.com/app/settings/upload/presets) and [Auto Upload Mappings](https://console.cloudinary.com/app/settings/upload/mapping), making it simpler to configure and organize your upload settings. 

Settings navigation

Upload Preset tab

Auto Upload Mapping tab

[Learn more](dam_admin_product_environment_settings#overview)

### Improved Favorites display on homepage

We've enhanced the appearance of **Favorites** on the homepage for a better user experience:

* **Preview images**: Each favorite item now includes a visual preview.
* **Asset count**: Quickly see how many assets are in each favorite.
* **Enhanced empty state**: A new banner provides a clearer and more informative empty state.
  
These updates make it easier to browse and manage your favorites at a glance.

![Homepage](https://res.cloudinary.com/release-notes/image/upload/bo_1px_solid_grey/f_auto/q_auto/v1740587815/proofs_in_homepage.png "thumb:w_701,dpr_2, width:701, with_code:false, with_url:false, popup:true") 

[Learn more](dam_admin_media_library_options#homepage)

### Relate an asset to multiple assets

Previously, you could only relate assets one at a time or select multiple assets and link them to a single asset. Now, you can select one asset and relate it to multiple assets at once. Use the **Relate to...** button in the asset's context menu, manage page, or preview pane.

[Learn more](dam_analysis_insights#relating_assets)

## Announcements

### The new DAM APIs page

We’ve launched a new **DAM APIs** documentation page, providing developers and integrators with a guide to automating and extending Digital Asset Management workflows.

Learn how to use Cloudinary’s API-first, AI-powered solutions to manage asset uploads, administration, and AI-driven analyses programmatically.

[Learn more](dam_apis)

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